ALGERIA (1964) Tractor* plowing fields*. Die proof in brown signed by the artist FENNETEAUX with embossed seal in corner. Scott No 324, Yvert No 393. Die proofs of stamps produced by typography are very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $160

17614

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ALGERIA (1965) ITU emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 339, Yvert No 409. Rare!

CAMEROUN (1959) Banana production*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 334, Yvert No 304. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

11790

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CAMEROUN (1961) UN building*. Flag*. Scott No 341. Yvert No 318. Cameroun's admission to the UN. Sepia Printer's Die Proof. Only 4 copies printed. This is the only value from a set of three which exists in Die Proof format since all values have the same design. Very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $250

2758

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CAMEROUN (1962) Coconut palms*. Hotel*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C41, Yvert No PA53.

AVAILABLE AT $75

4880

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CAMEROUN (1962) Kapsikis Mokolo peak*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C44, Yvert No PA56. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1036

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CAMEROUN (1964y) Bamileke dance dress*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver FORGET. Scott No 405, Yvert No 386.

AVAILABLE AT $75

1037

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CAMEROUN (1964z) Bamenda dance mask*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver FORGET. Scott No 406, Yvert No 387.

AVAILABLE AT $75

1437

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CAMEROUN (1964) Fulani horseman*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 408, Yvert No 389.

AVAILABLE AT $60

4485

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CAMEROUN (1964) Fulani horseman*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 408, Yvert No 389.

COMOROS (1975) Sabre*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No 125, Yvert No 99.

AVAILABLE AT $75

2884

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COMOROS (1975) Dagger*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No 126, Yvert No 100.

AVAILABLE AT $75

1303

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CONGO (1961a) Helicrysum mechowiam*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C2, Yvert No PA2. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

10136

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CONGO (1961b) Sloan's viperfish*. Scott No 97. Yvert No 143. Die Proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Rare!

DAHOMEY (1963) Cattle herdsman*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 162, Yvert No 181. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2170

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DAHOMEY (1963) Animists*. Vases*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 164, Yvert No 183. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2363

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DAHOMEY (1963b1) Runners*. Sepia printer's proof. Friendship Games, Dakar. Scott No 174, Yvert No 194. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

FRANCE (1943) Coat of arms of Ile de France*. Die proof on thin paper consisting of three strikes of the die, two being negative or reverse-image. All signed by the engraver. Scott No 463, Yvert No 575. Very rare!

FRANCE (1948) Revolutionaries*. Set of eight trial color die proofs in different colors from actual stamps. National Relief, Centenary of the Revolution Issue. Each proof has control punch at bottom and printer's color code in margin. Louis Blanc, A.M. Albert, BarbĂ¨s, M. Affre, P.J. Proudhon, Blanqui, Lamartine, Ledru-Rollin. Scott Nos B224-231, Yvert Nos 795-802. Very difficult to get as a complete set and an exceptional price!

FRANCE (1951) Clemenceau*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 669, Yvert No 918, Quelle moustache!

AVAILABLE AT $140

4714

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FRANCE (1953) Gaspard Monge*. Die proof in black signed by the artist SPITZ and the engraver COTTET. Monge was considered the inventor of descriptive and differential geometry. Scott No B296, Yvert No 948.

FRANCE (1956) Flammarion*. Observatory*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver SERRES. Flammarion did much to popularize astronomy and believed in extraterrestrial life, including advanced civilizations on Mars. Scott No 792,Yvert No 1057.

FRANCE (1956) Paul Sabatier*. Catalytic chemistry*. Scott No 793. Yvert No 1058. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Much of the detail is missing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

10302

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FRANCE (1956) Tellier*. Snowflakes*. Ship*. Stage die proof in black, signed by the engraver WERTENBERGER. Tellier was the discoverer of refrigeration and transported a shipment of meat from Buenos Aires to Rouen in his ship "Le Frigorifique. Scott No 791, Yvert No 1056. Some of the detail is missing. Rare!""

AVAILABLE AT $225

16784

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FRANCE (1956) Mountain climbing*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 804, Yvert No 1075.

AVAILABLE AT $160

3697

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FRANCE (1957) Bridge*. Crane*. Public works*. 1st stage die proof in black signed by the engraver SERVEAU. Many of the fine detail lines are missing! Scott No 835, Yvert No 1114. Very rare!

FRANCE (1958) Naval jousting*. Die proof in bluish-violet signed by the engraver SERRES. French traditional games. Scott No 884, Yvert No 1162.

AVAILABLE AT $200

15867

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FRANCE (1960) Sangnier*. Youth hostel*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver CAMI. Sangnier founded the Youth Hostels. Scott No 976, Yvert No 1271. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $100

10323

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FRANCE (1962) Joseph Lakanal*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No B361, Yvert No 1347. Lakanal (1762-1845) was an educator who reformed the French educational system during the Revolution. Only 23 printed. Rare!

FRANCE (1966) Angel*. Castle*. Soldiers*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist LAMBERT and the engraver BETEMPS. 50th anniversary of battle of Verdun. Scott No B401, Yvert No 1484.

AVAILABLE AT $160

4032

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FRANCE (1967) Pavilion*. Die proof in blue-violet signed by the engraver DURRENS. French pavilion at Montreal Expo, 1967. Scott No 1177, Yvert No 1519. Only 23 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

5162

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FRANCE (1967) Radio antenna*. Stylized globe*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Issued for 3rd International Conference of European Broadcasting Union. Very slight soiling on one margin does not detract from the design. Scott No 1171, Yvert No 1515. Only 23 exist. Rare!

FRANCE (1977) Guillaume de Machaut*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No B501, Yvert No 1955.

AVAILABLE AT $140

4449

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FRANCE (1978) Stylized handicapped people*. Die proof in olive green signed by the designer BAILLARD and the engraver GUILLAUME. Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Scott No 1622, Yvert No 2023. Rare to find both signatures ona die proof!

AVAILABLE AT $140

9759

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FRANCE (1978) Flowers*. Butterflies*. Houses*. Die proof in black signed by the artist LAMBERT and the engraver FORGET. Beautification of France. Scott No 1606, Yvert No 2006.

AVAILABLE AT $160

11077

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FRANCE (1979) Buddha*. Borobudur temple*. Die proof in dark green signed by the artist LAMBERT and the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 1636, Yvert No 2036.

AVAILABLE AT $160

6314

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FRANCE (1980) Modigliani. Philatelic engraving by Pierre BEQUET, the engraver of Scott No 1693. Yvert No 2109. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design.

AVAILABLE AT $100

7371

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FRANCE (1980) Heat arising from Earth*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver HALEY. International Geological Conference. Scott No 1711, Yvert No 2093.

AVAILABLE AT $160

7646

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FRANCE (1980) Pasteur in laboratory. Philatelic engraving by Pierre BEQUET, the engraver of Scott No B468. Yvert No 1768. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design.

AVAILABLE AT $100

9040

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FRANCE (1981) Grapes from the Promised Land*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No B531, Yvert No 2117.

AVAILABLE AT $140

9792

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FRANCE (1981) Coucy castle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 1721, Yvert No PRE-173. Only 23 exist. Rare!

FRANCE (1983) Charente river*. Jarnac*. Die proof in positive and negative in black, both signed by the designer BAILLARD and the engraver DURRENS. Many battles between the Catholics and the Protestants (Huguenots) were fought in Jarnac towards the end of the 16th century. Scott No 1857, Yvert No 2287. Very rare!(Image b)

AVAILABLE AT $225

1000

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FRANCE (1985) Computer keyboard*. Map of world*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. National Information System. Scott No 1990, Yvert No 2391.

AVAILABLE AT $160

4784

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FRANCE (1985) Pasteur holding vial of rabies vaccine. Happy dog. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver FORGET. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 1979, Yvert No 2371.

FRANCE (1988) Soldier laying wreath on coffin. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Armistice 70th anniversary issue. Scott No 2129, Yvert No 2553.

AVAILABLE AT $90

3511

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FRANCE (1990) Bat-winged aircraft with propellers. Die proof of engraving signed by BEQUET. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. I am not sure which issue this engraving references. This aircraft closely resembles one designed by aviation pioneer Clement Ader.

AVAILABLE AT $90

5451

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FRANCE (1990) Cap Canaille*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Cap Canaille is famous for its caves. Scott No 2217, Yvert No 2660. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

16841

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FRANCE (1992) Germaine Tailleferre*. Miniature trial die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No B647, Yvert No 2752. These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.

AVAILABLE AT $80

1898

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FRANCE (1993) Django Reinhardt playing guitar*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Composer and guitarist. Scott No 2360, Yvert No 2810.

AVAILABLE AT $175

9448

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FRANCE (1993) Guy de Maupassant*. Die proof in black, positive and negative, both signed by the engraver. de Maupassant is generally considered the greatest of the French short story writers. Scott No B649, Yvert No 2799. Rare!(Image b)

AVAILABLE AT $160

9449

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FRANCE (1993) Alain*. Die proof in black, positive and negative, both signed by the engraver. Alain was the pen name of Emile Chartier, who wrote thousands of aphorisms, for example, "Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it isthe only one you have. Scott No B650, Yvert No 2800. Rare!""
(Image b)

FRANCE (1993) Jean Cocteau*. Die proof in black, positive and negative, both signed by the engraver. Although primarily known as a poet, he achieved his fame with a prose fantasy "Le Potomak" in 1919. Scott No B651, Yvert No 2801. Rare!(Image b)

FRANCE (1994) Flowers in park, Paris*. Die proof in greyish-blue signed by the engraver. top stamp in souvenir sheet issued for European Stamp Exhibit. Scott No 2444a, Yvert No 2909. Hard to find!

AVAILABLE AT $140

4415

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FRANCE (1994) Puppet scene from Guignol. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2406, Yvert No 2861.

AVAILABLE AT $90

4625

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FRANCE (1994) De Broglie. Light equation. Telescope. Microscope. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver JUBERT. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2420, Yvert No 2879.

AVAILABLE AT $90

9384

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FRANCE (1994) Stained glass window*. St. Etienne*. Negative die proof in green, signed by the engraver VITRAIL. Scott No 2402, Yvert No 2859.

AVAILABLE AT $140

9818

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FRANCE (1994) Stoneware* by Dalpayrat. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 2401, Yvert No 2857.

FRANCE (1995) Manger scene. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of ProvenĂ§al nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.

AVAILABLE AT $90

3931

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FRANCE (1995) Man carrying sheep. Hat with bird on top. Poetic verses. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of ProvenĂ§al nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.

AVAILABLE AT $90

3932

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FRANCE (1995) ProvenĂ§al characters. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of ProvenĂ§al nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.

AVAILABLE AT $90

4385

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FRANCE (1995) Women's Grand Masonic Lodge 50th anniversary. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2494, Yvert No 2967.

AVAILABLE AT $90

4524

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FRANCE (1995) Woman with child riding on donkey. Man in costume. Die proof of engraving signed by QUILLIVIC. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of ProvenĂ§al nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.

AVAILABLE AT $90

4789

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FRANCE (1995) Pasteur. Microscope. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver JUBERT. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2453, Yvert No 2925.

AVAILABLE AT $90

5949

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FRANCE (1995) Marianne as warrior. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This was probably for one of the many Marianne issues he engraved.

AVAILABLE AT $90

16118

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FRANCE (1995) Ox*. Frog*. Miniature trial die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2487. Yvert 2959. Famous fable by La Fontaine: "The Frog Who Could Make Himself Larger than an Ox." These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.

AVAILABLE AT $80

16119

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FRANCE (1995) Lamb*. Wolf*. Miniature trial die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2488. Yvert 2960. Famous fable by La Fontaine: "The Wolf and the Lamb." These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.

AVAILABLE AT $80

468

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FRANCE (1996) National library*. Eiffel tower*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier." Scott No 2551, Yvert No 3041.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2194

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FRANCE (1996) House of Joan of Arc*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2523, Yvert No 3002.

AVAILABLE AT $175

3398

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FRANCE (1996a) Rocambole*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Rocambole was a fictional character (a sort of combination Doc Savage-Fu Manchu) from novels by Ponson du Terrail in the mid nineteenth century. Scott No B670, Yvert No 3025. Scarce!

FRANCE (1996c) Rouletabille*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Rouletabille was a fictional detective character created by novelist Gaston Leroux, best known for writing "The Phantom of the Opera." Scott NoB672, Yvert No 3027. Fantastique!

AVAILABLE AT $140

3401

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FRANCE (1996d) FantĂ´mas*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. FantĂ´mas was the arch-villain created by writers Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvester. Never has there been a more evil man!. Scott No B673, Yvert No3029. Awesome!

FRANCE (1996) Tower*. Iles Sanguinaires*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 2527, Yvert No 3019.

AVAILABLE AT $90

15723

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FRANCE (1996) Mercantour park*. Bearded vulture*. Saxifrage*. Miniature trial die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2516, Yvert No 2999. These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.

AVAILABLE AT $80

17974

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FRANCE (1996) FranĂ§ois Mitterand*. Miniature trial die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2552, Yvert No 3042. These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.

AVAILABLE AT $80

3651

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FRANCE (1997) Shearwater*. Lavender*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Port-Cros Park. Scott No 2572, Yvert No 3057.

FRANCE (1997) Fencing*. Captain Fracasse*. Scott No B689. Die Proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Only 23 copies printed. This stamp printed in photogravure, was especially engraved to prepare Die Proofs and Official Philatelic Documents. Until 1995, Die Proofs were only prepared for engraved stamps. Interesting! Rare!

FRANCE (1998) Henri Collet*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2661, Yvert No 3163.

AVAILABLE AT $175

4933

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FRANCE (1998) Seville. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE and marked "Seville / Henri Collet. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2661, Yvert No 3163. Collet spent much of his life collecting Spanish folk songs, hence the connection to Seville.

FRANCE (1999) Brittany spaniels*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2743, Yvert No 3286.

AVAILABLE AT $175

3265

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FRANCE (1999) St. Victoire. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2727, Yvert No 3251.

AVAILABLE AT $90

5018

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FRANCE (1999) Schoolboys in classroom*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Doisneau, one of the pioneers of photo-journalism. Scott No B691, Yvert No 3262.

AVAILABLE AT $140

5019

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FRANCE (1999) Woman in convertible*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Lartigue, noted for his photos of auto races. Scott No B692, Yvert No 3263.

AVAILABLE AT $140

5020

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FRANCE (1999) Street scene*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Photography by Atget, noted for his photos of vanishing Paris. Scott No B693, Yvert No 3264.

AVAILABLE AT $140

5021

EA

FRANCE (1999) Bird perched on gargoyle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Brassai, Hungarian photographer who lived in Paris. Scott No B694, Yvert No 3265.

AVAILABLE AT $140

5022

EA

FRANCE (1999) Photographer with camera. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Nadar, caricaturist. Scott No B695, Yvert No 3266.

AVAILABLE AT $140

5023

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FRANCE (1999) Descending staircase*. Bicyclist*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Photography by Cartier-Bresson, considered to be the father of photo-journalism. Scott No B696, Yvert No 3267.

AVAILABLE AT $140

10498

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FRANCE (1999) Map of France*. Flowers*. People*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver. National Census. Scott No 2704, Yvert No 3223.

AVAILABLE AT $90

3318

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FRANCE (2000) Toulouse-Lautrec painting self-portrait. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. I am not sure which issue this engraving references.

AVAILABLE AT $90

3437

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FRANCE (2000) Hispano-Suiza K6*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2770e, Yvert No 3321.

FRANCE (2007) Manneken Pis statue*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver.

AVAILABLE AT $160

3422

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FRANCE (2007) Prud'homme*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. Winner of the first Nobel Prize in literature. The value is missing.

AVAILABLE AT $20

3423

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FRANCE (2007) Prud'homme*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. Winner of the first Nobel Prize in literature.

AVAILABLE AT $200

8243

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FRANCE (2007) Ship*. Die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. This is the vignette from the lighthouses souvenir sheet. Only part of each stamp was engraved, so the die proof does not show the whole stamp.

F.S.A.T. (1992) Colobanthus kerguelensis*. Die proof in dark lilac signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 166, Yvert No 163.

AVAILABLE AT $175

1744

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F.S.A.T. (1994) LIDAR station*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is used in atmospheric science research. Scott No C131, Yvert No PA132. Nice!

AVAILABLE AT $200

1745

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F.S.A.T. (1994) LIDAR station*. Early stage (much of the detail is missing) die proof in blue signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is used in atmospheric science research. Scott No C131, Yvert No PA132. Nice!

FRENCH COLONIES (1946a) Cannon*. Soldiers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Chad to Rhine series 10f common design, with country name omitted. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

17984

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FRENCH COLONIES (1946b) Tanks*. Soldiers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Chad to Rhine series 15f common design, with country name omitted. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

17985

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FRENCH COLONIES (1946c) Tanks*. Soldiers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Chad to Rhine series 20f common design, with country name omitted. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

16777

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Mountainous shore*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 172, Yvert No 214. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

17775

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Gabon forest*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 175, Yvert No 217.

AVAILABLE AT $140

17777

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Gabon forest*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 178, Yvert No 220.

AVAILABLE AT $140

15144

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1955) Savannah monitor*. Hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver BETEMPS. A few minor stains in the margin. Scott No 188, Yvert No 231. Beautiful and unique!

AVAILABLE AT $275

16476

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1955) Man on tractor*. Industry in background*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Age of mechanization. Scott No C41, Yvert No PA60. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

2051

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1956) Cotton production*. Sepia printer's proof. FIDES issue. Scott No 190, Yvert No 233. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

3116

EA

FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1957a1) Derby's Eland*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 195, Yvert No 238. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

3117

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1957b1) Grand Kudu*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 198, Yvert No 241. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

9139

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FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1957) Elephant*. Second stage die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN and inscribed in pencil "2§ Etat". Some of the engraving lines are missing. Scott No 197, Yvert No 240. Very rare!

GABON (1961d) Tulip tree blossom*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 155, Yvert No 154. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1307

EA

GABON (1961e) Yellow cassia*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 156, Yvert No 155. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1308

EA

GABON (1961f) Combretum*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 159, Yvert No 158. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

GABON (1967c) Distemonanthus benthiamansis*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver JUMELET. Also called in various regions Movingui, Barre, Bonsamdua, eyen and Aranyan. Scott No 225, Yvert No 222.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2735

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GABON (1967d) Baillonella toxisperma*. Die proof in reddish-orange signed by the engraver FENNETEAUX. Also called in various regions African Pearwood, Njabi, Adza, Dimpampi. Scott No C61, Yvert No PA63.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2736

EA

GABON (1967e) Aucoumea klaineana*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver JUMELET. Also called in various regions Okume, Gaboon. Scott No C62, Yvert No PA64.

IVORY COAST (1961) Haemanthus cinnabarinus*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 184, Yvert No 193.

AVAILABLE AT $140

16217

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IVORY COAST (1961) Thonningia sanguinea*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Extracts are used to treat diarrhoeal diseases. Scott No 186, Yvert No 195.

AVAILABLE AT $140

877

EA

IVORY COAST (1962) Women carrying pots on their heads*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C19, Yvert No PA23. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1833

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IVORY COAST (1962) Village in Man*. Mountains*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C20, Yvert No PA24. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1191

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IVORY COAST (1963) Fair emblems*. Cotton*. Spindles*. Sepia printer's proof. Bouake Fair. Scott No 199, Yvert No 208. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

9737

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IVORY COAST (1963) Moosou bridge*. Die proof in orange-red signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C22, Yvert No PA26.

AVAILABLE AT $120

11820

EA

IVORY COAST (1963) Globe*. Grain*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. World campaign against hunger*. Scott No B16, Yvert No 209.

AVAILABLE AT $90

17902

EA

IVORY COAST (1963) Comoe River*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C24, Yvert No PA28.

AVAILABLE AT $120

60

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IVORY COAST (1964a) Potto*. Die proof in orange-brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 202, Yvert No 212.

AVAILABLE AT $140

3070

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IVORY COAST (1964b) Pygmy hippopotamus*. Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 219, Yvert No 215a.

AVAILABLE AT $140

15105

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IVORY COAST (1964) Royal antelope*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Small, barely visible circular stain just at edge of design. Scott No 220, Yvert No 216A. Only 28 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $120

2622

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IVORY COAST (1965) Weaver*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 226, Yvert No 233.

LAOS (1958) Mother and children*. UNESCO Building*. Globe*. Die proof in slate-blue signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 49, Yvert No 52. Issued to commemorate the opening of UNESCO headquarters in Paris. These early artist proofs are becoming very hard to find!

AVAILABLE AT $140

11827

EA

LAOS (1958) Mother and child*. UNESCO Building*. Globe*. Die proof in bluish violet signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 50, Yvert No 53. Issued to commemorate the opening of UNESCO headquarters in Paris. These early artist proofs are becoming very hard to find!

AVAILABLE AT $140

17869

EA

LAOS (1958) Globe*. Goddess* carrying torch*. Bicolor die proof signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 48, Yvert No 51. Issued to commemorate the opening of UNESCO headquarters in Paris. These early artist proofs are becoming very hard to find!

MADAGASCAR (1960) Mandrare bridge*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No C66, Yvert No PA83.

AVAILABLE AT $160

44

EA

MADAGASCAR (1961d) Diademed Sifakas*. Sepia printer's proof. Animal preservation issue. Scott No C69, Yvert No PA85. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

17879

EA

MADAGASCAR (1962) Tritriva crater lake*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 329, Yvert No 366.

AVAILABLE AT $160

1734

EA

MADAGASCAR (1965) Woman with parasol on litter*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 372, Yvert No 411.

AVAILABLE AT $60

17703

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MADAGASCAR (1965) Mail train car*. Scott No 377. Yvert No 416. Die Proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET.

MALI (1960) Tree*. New Orleans view*. Sepia inspection sheet by Pheulpin stamped "BON A TIRER". This must be the final sepia print made from the unhardened die, approved by the engraver. Scott No C1, Yvert No PA1. Unique exhibition item!

MALI (1961) Crocodiles*. Bamako aerial view*. Bridge*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C14, Yvert No PA14. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

3122

EA

MALI (1961) Cattle*. Plow*. Flag*. Sun*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 15, Yvert No 15. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

3481

EA

MALI (1963) Air ambulance*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No C16, Yvert No PA16.

MALI (1968) Books*. Chart*. Die proof in orange signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. 10th anniversary International Association for the Development of Libraries and Archives in Africa. Scott No 108, Yvert No 110.

AVAILABLE AT $60

9623

EA

MALI (1968) 1918 Bicyclette*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C60, Yvert No PA60. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $160

10372

EA

MALI (1968) Intertwined hearts*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. International Day of Sister Communities. Scott No 107, Yvert No 109. Only 28 examples. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $80

3082

EA

MALI (1969) Dromedaries*. Die proof in dark greyish-blue signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 126, Yvert No 128. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

3133

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MALI (1969) Statuette of antelope*. Stamp on stamp*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Scott No C65, Yvert No PA65. Only 28 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

3203

EA

MALI (1969) Ram*. Die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 122, Yvert No 124. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

3204

EA

MALI (1969) Goat*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 123, Yvert No 125. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

4486

EA

MALI (1969) Horse*. Die proof in orange signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 125, Yvert No 127. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

9596

EA

MALI (1969) Map of Africa*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. 5th anniversary of African Development Bank. Scott no 127, Yvert No 129. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $75

10396

EA

MALI (1969) Donkey*. Die proof in greenish-brown signed by the engraver. Scott No 124, Yvert No 126. Rare!

MALI (1976a) Coaster of Cochin China*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 270, Yvert No 272. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

5370

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MALI (1976b) Nile boat*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 272, Yvert No 274.. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $160

5423

EA

MALI (1976) Construction of space station*. Astronaut* on space walk*. Space station charged by solar batteries*. Sun*. Scott No C275-6. Yvert No PA271-2. View of the future of space exploration. Quite a realistic representation when viewed a quarter of a century later. Die Proofs in black signed by the engraver. Only 28 sets printed. Rare!

MARTINIQUE (1947) Tropical fruits*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver BARLANGUE. Scott No 229, Yvert No 238. These early die proofs are very hard to find!

AVAILABLE AT $175

16778

EA

MARTINIQUE (1947) Mont Carbet*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver and marked "(4)" in margin. Much of the fine detail as well as the value is missing. Scott Nos 232-3, Yvert Nos 241-2. Very rare!

MAURITANIA (1940) Camel*. Tent*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 90, Yvert No 107. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $80

956

EA

MAURITANIA (1960) Shoemaker*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 125, Yvert No 146.

AVAILABLE AT $80

17103

EA

MAURITANIA (1960) Religious student*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 130, Yvert No 151. Not easy to find!

AVAILABLE AT $80

9654

EA

MAURITANIA (1961) African spoonbill*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No C15, Yvert No PA19. Only 28 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

54

EA

MAURITANIA (1963a) Striped hyena*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 134, Yvert No 165. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

55

EA

MAURITANIA (1963b) Spotted hyena*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 135, Yvert No 166. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

56

EA

MAURITANIA (1963c) Guinea baboons*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 137, Yvert No 168. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

57

EA

MAURITANIA (1963e) Aardvark*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 141, Yvert No 172. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

58

EA

MAURITANIA (1963g) Crested porcupine*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 143, Yvert No 174. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

107

EA

MAURITANIA (1963) Bongos*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 140, Yvert No 171. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

108

EA

MAURITANIA (1963) Dorcas gazelle*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 144, Yvert No 175. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

MAURITANIA (1963) TIROS Weather satellite*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C25, Yvert No PA30. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

MAURITANIA (1967) Laundress*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Progess made by women. Scott No 235, Yvert No 237.

AVAILABLE AT $75

958

EA

MAURITANIA (1967) Seamstress*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Progess made by women. Scott No 236, Yvert No 238.

AVAILABLE AT $75

2066

EA

MAURITANIA (1967a) Fruit of Doom Palm*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 239, Yvert No 241.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2067

EA

MAURITANIA (1967b) Bito fruit*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Also called hajilij - in India, the bark is used to stun fish and the seeds yield a medicinal oil called zachun used as a healing ointment. Scott No 240, Yvert No 242.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2068

EA

MAURITANIA (1967d) Jujube*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 242, Yvert No 244.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2069

EA

MAURITANIA (1967e) Date*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 243, Yvert No 245.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2625

EA

MAURITANIA (1967b) Embroiders*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Progess made by women. Scott No 233, Yvert No 235.

AVAILABLE AT $75

2737

EA

MAURITANIA (1967w) Prosopis tree*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Also called musketboom, the pods are high in protein and the tree can adapt to extreme weather conditions (drought). Scott No 225, Yvert No227

AVAILABLE AT $100

2738

EA

MAURITANIA (1967x) Jujube tree*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Also called Chinese date, the tree can adapt to drought conditions. Scott No 226, Yvert No 228.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2739

EA

MAURITANIA (1967y) Peltophorum*. Die proof in dark green on watermarked paper (rare) signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Scott No 228, Yvert No 230.

AVAILABLE AT $100

2759

EA

MAURITANIA (1967) Date palm*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Scott No 227, Yvert No 229.

AVAILABLE AT $100

8560

EA

MAURITANIA (1967) Embroiderer*. Die proof in light blue signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 233, Yvert No 235.

MONACO (1948) Aristeus*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Aristeus was the son of Apollo and the nymph Kyrene. According to legend, he arrived on the Greek island of Kea to save the inhabitants from a drought, andtaught them bee-keeping, cattle-raising and other forms of agriculture. Scott No 212, Yvert No 316.

AVAILABLE AT $175

16387

EA

MONACO (1948) Hyacinth*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No CB13, Yvert No PA31. Some of the lettering is missing.

MONACO (1955) Verne*. "Journey to the Center of the Earth"*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 346, Yvert No 433. Many of the detail lines are missing.

AVAILABLE AT $225

9421

EA

MONACO (1955) Verne*. London Bridge*. Indian*. Orientals*. Arab*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. "Around the World in 80 Days." Scott No 347, Yvert No 434. Most of the detail lines are missing.

AVAILABLE AT $225

11066

EA

MONACO (1955) "Virgin" by Brea*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BUSIERE. Scott No 350, Yvert No 327.

AVAILABLE AT $140

15409

EA

MONACO (1955) Cannon*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. The 500 Millions of Begum (also translated as The Begum's Fortune). Fortelling long-range cannon, terrorism, and orbiting bombs! Scott No 344, Yvert No 431

AVAILABLE AT $160

3735

EA

MONACO (1956) Monaco palace*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 356, Yvert No 448.

AVAILABLE AT $160

9963

EA

MONACO (1956) Columbus* landing in America*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 359, Yvert No 449.

MONACO (1956) Lincoln*. Log Cabin*. Capitol*. White House*. Dove* of Peace. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No 356, Yvert No 446. Much of the detail is missing from Lincoln's face making him look like a younger man!

AVAILABLE AT $225

11116

EA

MONACO (1956) Roosevelt*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 355, Yvert No 445.

AVAILABLE AT $140

11117

EA

MONACO (1956) Roosevelt*. First stage die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. The country name is very lightly penciled in block letters and there is no value! Scott No 355, Yvert No 445. Very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $225

11848

EA

MONACO (1956) Washington*. Cannon*. Flag*. Die proof in reddish-violet signed by the engraver LUDWIG. Scott No 354, Yvert No 444.

AVAILABLE AT $140

2924

EA

MONACO (1957) Princess Grace*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 396, Yvert No 483.

MONACO (1960) Cephalopods*. Aquarium*. Oscilloscope*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. The face value is missing. Research on electrical qualities of cephalopods. Scott No 452, Yvert No 530.

AVAILABLE AT $225

9781

EA

MONACO (1960) Aerial view of palace*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 476, Yvert No 546. Only 19 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $80

10903

EA

MONACO (1960) Cereanea cactus*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 471, Yvert No 541.

AVAILABLE AT $160

10988

EA

MONACO (1960) Armed messenger of 15th century*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No J60, Yvert No TT58.

MONACO (2009) Francesco Grimaldi*. Craters of the moon*. Set of 2 die proofs in black signed by the engraver ANDREOTTI. Grimaldi was also a mathematician who measured the rate of falling objects and discovered the diffraction of light. Scott No 2546.

AVAILABLE AT $200

3368

EA

MONACO (2009) Galileo*. Constellations*. Set of 2 die proofs in black signed by the engraver ANDREOTTI. Scott No 2547.

AVAILABLE AT $200

3408

EA

MONACO (2009) Machiavelli*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. Scott No 2555.

MONACO (2012) London Olympics. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 2684. Note that since this stamp was produced by both engraving and lithography, only the engraved portion shows on the die proof.

FRENCH MOROCCO (1945) Scimitar-horned oryxes*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver. Scott No 212, Yvert No 231b. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $120

15090

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1945) Scimitar-horned oryxes*. Die proof in black signed by the artist CORTOT. Scott No 214, Yvert No 232. Die proofs by typography are very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $120

15159

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1945) Goatherd*. Die proof in black signed by the artist COTTET. Scott No 199, Yvert No 225. Die proofs by typography are very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $120

15016

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1948) Plane* flying over fields*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No CB27, Yvert No PA66.

AVAILABLE AT $140

16976

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1949) Basket of fruit*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No B41, Yvert No 274. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

17893

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1949a) Fountain*. Garden*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No 254, Yvert No 283. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $100

17894

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1949b) Fountain*. Garden*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No 255, Yvert No 284. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $100

9508

EA

MOROCCO (1950) Biplane* over map of western hemisphere*. Die proof in dark brown, 25th anniversary of first flight between Casablanca and Dakar. Scott No CB34, Yvert No PA 74. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $50

10718

EA

MOROCCO (1950) Mountains*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver GANDON. Scenes and map from Northwest corner of Morocco. Scott No CB36, Yvert No PA75.

AVAILABLE AT $70

10719

EA

MOROCCO (1950) Mountains*. Die proof in reddish-brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scenes and map from Northeast corner of Morocco. Scott No CB37, Yvert No PA76. Only 28 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $70

10720

EA

MOROCCO (1950) Mountains*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scenes and map from Southeast corner of Morocco. Scott No CB39, Yvert No PA78. Only 28 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $70

16742

EA

MOROCCO (1950) Caracalla arch of triumph*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No CB41, Yvert No PA80.

AVAILABLE AT $160

16781

EA

MOROCCO (1950) Mountains*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scenes and map from Southwest corner of Morocco. Scott No CB38, Yvert No PA77. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $70

11982

EA

MOROCCO (1951) Statue of General Leclerc*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Leclerc was the French general who led the Free French forces in Africa from Lake Chad to Tripoli (1500 km) to join up with the British forces. His was the first division to enter Paris during the liberation. Scott No 264, Yvert No 299.

AVAILABLE AT $80

1028

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1953) Bine el Ouidane dam*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. Scott No 290, Yvert No 324.

AVAILABLE AT $140

14471

EA

MOROCCO (1953) Post rider*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 288, Yvert No 323.

AVAILABLE AT $75

17931

EA

FRENCH MOROCCO (1953) Daggers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 285, Yvert No 320. Rare!

NEW CALEDONIA (2013) Sugar factory and chimney at Bacouya*. Set of 2 stage die proofs in black (positive & negative) signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "E. Atelier." Very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $250

17889

EA

NIGER (1926) Drawing water* from well*. Composite die proof signed by the engraver MIGNON. Consists of 2 adjacent prints on thin paper, one of the vignette and one of the frame. Scott Type A2, Yvert Nos 29-34. Very rare!

AVAILABLE AT $500

160

EA

NIGER (1960) Mouflons*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 95, Yvert No 101. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

15133

EA

NIGER (1960) Elephant*. Antelopes*. Water buffalo*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. W National Park. Scott No C14, Yvert No PA18. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $160

2063

EA

NIGER (1963b) Men filling bags of peanuts*. Die proof in grey signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C33, Yvert No PA33.

AVAILABLE AT $120

2064

EA

NIGER (1963c) Transporting peanuts*. Die proof in grey signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C34, Yvert No PA34.

AVAILABLE AT $120

2488

EA

NIGER (1963) Swimmer*. Sepia printer's proof. Dakar Friendship Games. Scott No 114, Yvert No 120. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

11807

EA

NIGER (1963) Man*. Scales*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 128, Yvert No 134.

AVAILABLE AT $100

1677

EA

NIGER (1964) Mobile children's clinic. Die proof in grey signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 140, Yvert No 146.

AVAILABLE AT $60

5535

EA

NIGER (1964) Discus*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver DURRENS. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C47, Yvert No PA47.

NIGER (1974) Tree*. Compass rosette*. Camels*. Desert*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. 1st anniversary of death of the Tenere tree, a landmark in the Sahara desert. Scott No 310, Yvert No 314. Fascinating aspect of topic!

AVAILABLE AT $160

14502

EA

NIGER (1974) Marconi*. Radio transmitter*. Map of Australia*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET and marked "Ep. d'etat". Centenary of birth. Scott No 303, Yvert No 312.

SENEGAL (1960) Warthog*. Sepia printer's proof. Niokolo-Koba National Park. Scott No 197, Yvert No 200. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

100

EA

SENEGAL (1960) Savannah buffalo*. Sepia printer's proof. Niokolo-Koba National Park. Scott No 196, Yvert No 199. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

101

EA

SENEGAL (1960a) Roan antelope*. Sepia printer's proof. Niokolo-Koba National Park. Scott No 195, Yvert No 198. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

102

EA

SENEGAL (1960c) Bushbuck*. Sepia printer's proof. Niokolo-Koba National Park. Scott No 199, Yvert No 202. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

103

EA

SENEGAL (1960d) Defassa waterbuck*. Sepia printer's proof. Niokolo-Koba National Park. Scott No 200, Yvert No 203. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

4859

EA

SENEGAL (1964) Cement works*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 232, Yvert No 237. Only 28 printed. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $175

7

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SENEGAL (1965) Abdoulaye Seck*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PIEL. Director of the Senegal Institute of Agricultural Research. Scott No 245, Yvert No 250.

AVAILABLE AT $80

8

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SENEGAL (1965) Harvesting millet*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 251, Yvert No 256.

AVAILABLE AT $90

110

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SENEGAL (1965) Ox team plowing*. Die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 250, Yvert No 255.

TOGO (1957) Buffon's Kob*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 342, Yvert No 270. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

630

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TOGO (1957) Great White Egret*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C25, Yvert No PA28. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2725

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TOGO (1957) Teak Harvest*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 343, Yvert No 271. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

5794

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TOGO (1957) Teak*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 343, Yvert No 271. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

15926

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TOGO (1957) Konkomba Helmet*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 335, Yvert No 263.

AVAILABLE AT $80

2432

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TOGO (1960a) Discus*. Sepia printer's proof. Rome Olympics. Scott No 373, Yvert No 304. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2433

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TOGO (1960c) Runners*. Sepia printer's proof. Rome Olympics. Scott No 375, Yvert No 306. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

TUNISIA (1956b) Fruit market*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 301, Yvert No 433. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

10483

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TUNISIA (1958) Map of Tunisia*. First stage die proof in black, 2nd anniversary of Tunisian independence. Name of the country is omitted! Bottom tablet says "REPUBLIQUE" only. Scott No 317, Yvert No 451. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $80

11830

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TUNISIA (1958) UNESCO Building*. Dove*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 330, Yvert No 464.

AVAILABLE AT $60

2617

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TUNISIA (1959a) Weavers*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 344, Yvert No 477. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2618

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TUNISIA (1959b) Tapestry weavers*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 358, Yvert No 489a. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2902

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TUNISIA (1959) Woman unveiled*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 331, Yvert No 465. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1190

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TUNISIA (1960) Camel*. Man beating drum*. Sepia printer's proof. Karouian Fair. Scott No 354, Yvert No 486. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1435

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TUNISIA (1960) Man Riding Horse*. Le Kef*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 360, Yvert No 491. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

2836

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TUNISIA (1960) Oasis of Gabes*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 351, Yvert No 483. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

140

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TUNISIA (1961) Ivory craftsman*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 347, Yvert No 479a. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing. Some separation of inner panel barely visible.

UPPER VOLTA (1960a2) Deer Mask*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 73, Yvert No 73. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1631

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UPPER VOLTA (1960b) Warthog Mask*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 76, Yvert No 76. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1632

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UPPER VOLTA (1960c2) Monkey Mask*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 78, Yvert No 78. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1633

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UPPER VOLTA (1960d) Buffalo Mask*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 82, Yvert No 82. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing.

AVAILABLE AT $200

1634

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UPPER VOLTA (1960e) Coba mask*. Die proof in brownish-violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 83, Yvert No 83.

WALLIS & FUTUNA (1985) Victor Hugo portraits* in his youth and old age. Scott No 326. Yvert No 329. Die Proof in black signed by engraver BETEMPS. Only 26 printed! Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $150

3419

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WALLIS & FUTUNA (1985) Pierre de Ronsard*. Woman playing organ*. Viol*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Ronsard wrote poems of love and sorrow for Charles IX and Catherine de Medici. Scott No 329, Yvert No 333. Only 28 exist. Rare!

AVAILABLE AT $140

4384

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WALLIS & FUTUNA (1994) Symbols of Freemasonry*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 463, Yvert No 470.